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	Releasing The Bonds: Empowering People to Think for Themselves by Steven Hassan A hands-on guide which is sure to be of benefit for individuals wishing to make the transition from "group-think" to independence of thought. Particularly helpful for the loved-ones of individuals who are caught up in cults or similar high-control or psychologically coercive groups. The book explains clearly, how intelligent, educated people can become dependent, obedient slaves to oppressive systems. Hassan describes in detail, his Strategic Interaction Approach, which involves a family-centered, goal-oriented communications method that systematically neutralizes phobias and empowers people to think independently. Buy from Amazon now!
	Recovery from Cults: Help for Victims of Psychological and Spiritual Abuse by Michael D. Langone Extremely helpful for individuals just breaking away from 12 step groups. Book includes personal accounts by cult survivors, discussion of mind control and of the historical background to helping cult victims, and case studies. Guidelines for facilitating recovery are given in separate chapters for therapists, clergy, support groups, families, and psychiatric hospital personnel. Helpful for understanding the mental detox phases experienced by ex-steppers on their journey to becoming "normies". Buy from Amazon now!
	For Your Own Good : Hidden Cruelty in Child-Rearing and the Roots of Violence by Alice Miller Miller explores the backgrounds of extreme cases of self-destructive and violent individuals to further her theories on longterm consequences of abusive childrearing. Her conclusions about what creates a drug addict, a murderer, even a Hitler, stray far from psychoanalytic dogma about human nature. Miller paints a jolting picture of the violent world each generation helps shape when traditional upbringing, with its hidden cruelty, is perpetuated. She also offers a way out by striving to resensitize the child in the adult, to unlock an emotional life frozen in repression. Buy from Amazon now!
	Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns This national bestseller, presents a highly successful, clinically proven, drug-free treatment for anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem and other "black holes" of depression. Recommended by mental health professionals to patients suffering from depression. Buy from Amazon now!
	The Drama of the Gifted Child : The Search for the True Self by Alice Miller, Ruth Ward (Translator) The title of this book well describes a far too common problem among sensitive children. Because of their quick perceptions and their gift of sensitivity, they are deeply attuned to others' wishes, needs, and expectations, and tend to structure their lives around accomodating others (especially their parents) rather than following the guidance of their "true selves." Miller provides a clinical explanation of this betrayal of the true self which can result in an adulthood devoid of the deep feelings which define the joy of living. The resultant feeling of a deadened spirit can and does contribute to substance abuse. Buy from Amazon now!
	People of the Lie - The Hope for Healing Human Evil by Scott M. Peck Peck names the evil ones... they hide behind false personalities that are "beyond reproach", and are most easily identified by their trail of victims. It's easy to see evil in it's usual dress - wild-eyed, disheveled appearance, holding a gun... but what about the evil that's harder to spot... Peck discusses these even more dangerous individuals - those fraudulent souls who are most likely found in churches (or spiritual programs) and not in jails as we may have thought... Buy from Amazon now!
	Sober...and Staying That Way : The Missing Link in the Cure for Alcoholism by Susan Powter Alcoholics Anonymous has a 12 percent recovery rate, but what about the remaining 88 percent? "Waiting for the right time to quit, the motivation? Well, there is none," writes Susan Powter in her characteristically direct but chatty style. Susan seems to have adopted much of the Rational Recovery concept and has added a wealth of nutritional and physiological information. Powter's book is a non-judgmental, non-moralistic assessment of alcoholism and how it relates to nutrition, societal attitude and self-regard. This text is very empowering to women, and provides a holistic view of recovery from alcohol abuse. Buy from Amazon now!
	Combatting Cult Mind Control by Steven Hassan "A major contribution...for the first time, a skilled and ethical exit counselor has spelled out the details of the complicate yet understandable process of helping free a human being form the bondage of mental manipulation... Steve Hassan has written a 'how to do something about it' book." Margaret Singer, Ph.D. Department of Psychology University of California, Berkeley Hassan spent several years of his youth among the Moonies, and explains how intelligent, level-headed individuals can fall under the effects of mind control, and how they can find their way out. Buy from Amazon now!
	The Gift of Fear and Other Survival Signals That Protect Us From Violence by Gavin De Becker AA teaches us that we should be free of fear... however, it's important to make a distinction between useful fear and unwarranted fear before we rid ourselves of yet another natural human behavior. This wonderful book describes how crucial it is to trust and act on our gut instinct. De Becker, and expert on violent behavior shows us how to spot even subtle signs of danger. This knowledge can help us to avoid potentially dangerous individuals, stalkers, muggers, rapists, con artists and the like. Buy from Amazon now!

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